About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. With a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.
More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities for students, professors, and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model.
In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary thinking, an entrepreneurial spirit, and collaboration with external institutions to develop up-to-date science and address real challenges at the continental level.
All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams.
The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.
About the Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering (CBS)
The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical, and thermal reactions.
Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations to propose new, original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainability.
Job Description
CBS is looking for a postdoctoral fellow specializing in chemical engineering and formulation sciences, particularly phosphate value chain processes.
In terms of research, the candidate will reinforce the CBS department's team. His/her experience and expertise should enable him/her to contribute to and pursue research activities on industrial subjects relating to chemical phosphate manufacturing processes.
The candidate will also participate in the supervision of internships, projects, and practical work related to the above-mentioned scientific fields. He/she will play an active role in the life of the program, organizing seminars, workshops, and conferences related to the chemical and Process Engineering stream.
The candidate will also be expected to participate in UM6P's collective projects and external missions, and to provide support to students (PhD and Master's), i.e., supervision for the writing of reports, dissertations, and end-of-study papers.
Skills
* Hybrid expertise in the following fields:
* Chemical engineering.
* Process engineering.
* Materials chemistry.
* Experience in pilot-scale testing.
* Formulation sciences and product development.
* Physicochemical characterization of formulations.
* Quality control and analytical chemistry.
* Level of experience evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
* Fluent in French and English.
* Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to write publications, reports, and projects.
* Oral and written communication skills.
* Computer skills/programming/modeling would be a plus.
Candidate Criteria
* Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
* Extensive experience in unit operations and chemical processes.
* Proven expertise in formulation development and product optimization.
* Ability to design and evaluate the performance of unit operations.
* Experience in physicochemical characterization techniques (rheology, particle size analysis, thermal analysis, etc.).
* Ability to carry out feasibility, cost, risk, and opportunity assessment studies.
* A proven track record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
* Exceptional communication skills aligned with UM6P's emphasis on knowledge dissemination and impactful outreach.
* Demonstrate an aptitude for teamwork.
Application and Selection
The Application Folder Must Contain
* Detailed CV.
* Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects, activities, publications, and key achievements.
* Research statement outlining future research interests in formulation sciences.
* 3 reference letters.
Duration
1 year.
Annuel based
Morocco
Morocco
